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Forging timeless designs that honor the past while embracing tomorrow
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Forging timeless designs that honor the past while embracing tomorrow
View Our Work Let's TalkLook, there's something magical about walking into a century-old structure and feeling its bones, y'know? We've spent the last fifteen years figuring out how to keep that magic alive while making these spaces actually work for today's world.
Heritage architecture isn't about freezing buildings in time - it's about letting them evolve. We've learned that the best projects happen when you respect what came before but aren't afraid to push boundaries. Sustainable design isn't just slapping some solar panels up there; it's about understanding materials, airflow, and how people actually use spaces.
Our studio's based in Toronto's Queen West neighborhood, which honestly couldn't be more perfect. We're surrounded by exactly the kind of architectural transformation we love - old warehouses turned into studios, historic storefronts getting second lives, neighborhoods finding their groove again.
We've brought dozens of historic structures back to life - and yeah, it's tricky work. Every building's got its quirks, its secrets hidden in the walls. We dig into archives, track down original materials, and figure out what the original builders were thinking.
Homes should last generations without costing a fortune to heat or cool. We've gotten pretty good at designing residences that feel timeless but perform like modern machines - passive solar, proper insulation, materials that'll outlive us all.
Neighborhoods aren't just collections of buildings - they're living ecosystems. We work with communities to figure out how spaces can evolve without losing their character. It's part psychology, part history, part urban design theory.
LEED, BREEAM, Passive House - we've navigated 'em all. The certification process can be a headache, but it's worth it. We'll walk you through the whole thing, making sure your building performs as good as it looks on paper.
Sometimes you just need someone who knows the heritage designation process inside-out. We've worked with municipal boards, heritage committees, and preservation societies enough times to know what flies and what doesn't.
Offices, retail spaces, mixed-use developments - we've done plenty of commercial work. The challenge is creating spaces that work hard for business while still having soul. Function and beauty aren't enemies; they're partners.
We just wrapped up this incredible 1920s industrial building conversion - turned it into mixed-use space with retail on the ground floor and loft offices above. The original timber beams? Still there. Those massive factory windows? Restored and upgraded to triple-pane. Added geothermal heating that nobody sees but everyone feels.
The owner was worried we'd strip out all the character, but that's not how we work. The building's history is its biggest asset. We just gave it the tools to stick around for another century.
Explore Our PortfolioWe're just temporary caretakers. Every decision we make should consider the next hundred years, not just the next decade. That means choosing materials and methods that'll age gracefully.
A building doesn't exist in a vacuum. It's part of a street, a neighborhood, a city's story. We spend a lot of time just walking around, feeling out how a project fits into its surroundings.
All the sustainable tech and heritage preservation in the world doesn't matter if people don't want to be in the space. Comfort, light, flow - the human experience drives everything we do.
Whether it's a heritage structure needing love or a new project with sustainability goals, let's grab a coffee and talk it through. We're always up for a challenge.